Ischiatic vein

The ischiatic vein is a term for the anastomosis between caudal gluteal vein, and lateral saphenous vein, especially encountered in mouse and rabbit.

The ischiatic vein is not listed in the VIth NAV and not termed in the Barone.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

Anatomical hierarchy

Veterinary anatomy

Angiology >
Veins >
Internal iliac vein >
Carnivores >
Caudal gluteal vein >
Ischiatic vein

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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Vena ischiadica

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